By ensuring your system meets or exceeds the system requirements, you can enjoy a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience with Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide.
| Category | Minimum Requirements | | :--- | :--- | | | macOS 10.12.6 (Sierra) or later | | Processor | Intel Core i3 @ 2.2 GHz | | Memory | 4 GB RAM | | Graphics | ATI Radeon 4850 / nVidia 640M / Intel HD 4000 | | Video Memory | 512 MB VRAM | | Storage | 8 GB available space |
Knowing the exact file size helps you plan your hard drive space. The Rising Tide expansion adds significant new assets: By ensuring your system meets or exceeds the
Online multiplayer matches require a stable broadband connection. LAN play does not require an active internet connection.
256 MB ATI Radeon HD 3650, NVIDIA 8800 GT, or Intel HD 3000 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 13 GB available hard drive space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible Recommended System Requirements LAN play does not require an active internet connection
These specs are targeted at players who want to experience the game at 1080p resolution, high graphical presets, and a smooth 60 Frames Per Second (FPS).
Note: AMD and Intel graphics cards are officially for the Linux version of Rising Tide. Essential Download & Installation Notes Essential Download & Installation Notes | Issue |
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Missing executable" error | Base game not installed | Install Beyond Earth first. | | Download stuck at 99% | Steam cache or antivirus blocking | Clear Steam download cache. Temporarily disable antivirus. | | Expansion shows as installed but game is base version | Corrupted DLC manifest | Right-click game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files. | | Low FPS even on good PC | Rising Tide defaults to DirectX 9 mode | Force DirectX 11: In Steam launch options, type -dx11 . |
Need further help? Visit the official 2K Support forums or the r/CivBeyondEarth subreddit. The modding community also maintains an extensive wiki on compatibility patches.